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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will participate in a plantation drive in New Delhi on Thursday as part of the #Plant4Mother campaign, also known as #एक_पेड़_मां_के_नाम. The campaign, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 5, symbolizes the deep connection between nurturing life and respecting mother earth. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Environment, […]
Indian stock markets opened with mixed signals on Thursday, reflecting the broader decline in global indices. The benchmark Nifty 50 index began trading down 17 points, or 0.07%, at 25,035.30, while the Sensex showed a marginal increase of 35 points, or 0.05%, opening at 81,822.56. The flat opening comes in the wake of pressure on […]
The Indian Army has mobilized six columns to conduct rescue operations in Gujarat’s worst-affected areas as flood-like conditions persist due to continuous heavy rainfall. This deployment comes in response to an urgent request from the Gujarat state government for assistance in managing the crisis. “Following the state government’s appeal, the Army has swiftly dispatched six […]
The Election Commission on Thursday issued a notification for the filing of nomination papers by candidates for the second phase of elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, scheduled to start in the third week of September. The last date for filing nominations is September 5, with scrutiny scheduled for September 6.. The […]
Heavy rainfall in Gujarat has caused severe flooding, leading to widespread disruptions and road closures across the state. In Jamnagar, the road connecting Padana Patiya to Changa Patiya has been closed due to flooding, and a section of a small bridge on Sir PN Road has been washed away, further complicating the movement of commuters. […]
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi marked the 10 years of Jan Dhan Yojana today. Shri Modi also announced a quiz on the financial inclusion program on the Namo App. The Prime Minister posted on X: “NaMo App has an interesting quiz on the Jan Dhan Yojana. Do take part in it! #10YearsOfJanDhan”
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved 3 (Three) projects of Ministry of Railways with total estimated cost of Rs. 6,456 Crore (approx.). The approved projects will improve logistical efficiency by connecting the unconnected areas, increase the existing line capacity and enhancing transportation networks, resulting […]
In Bangladesh, the interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday lifted the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir. The home ministry issued a notification in this regard. The gazette notification reads, “Since there is no concrete evidence of involvement of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and its student organization Islami Chhatrashibir in […]
The Indian cricket fraternity congratulated Jay Shah on his appointment as ICC Chairman on Tuesday. Shah was elected unopposed to the role. Having served as the BCCI Secretary since October 2019 and Chairman of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021, Shah will begin his new role on December 1, 2024. All-rounder Hardik Pandya took […]
The Paris 2024 Paralympics promises to be another thrilling chapter for Indian athletes on the global stage. This year, India will field its largest-ever contingent, with 84 athletes competing across 12 sports. Running from August 28 to September 9, the Games will see Indian competitors striving to exceed their previous record of 19 medals from […]
